Moving abroad can be a challenging, not to mention life-changing endeavour, and it probably goes without saying that the more prepared you are the better. But with so many things …
5 Ways to Learn Chinese Characters Effectively
Trying to learn Chinese characters but feel lost? In this post, I’ll go over 5 ways to help you learn Chinese characters effectively so you can interact with the language …
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Get to Know Portuguese Slang
Have you ever noticed how the formal language we learn in school can be different from the way we talk with our friends? Instead of saying, “Hi, nice to meet …
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Language Learning with Netflix and LingQ
Learning a new language takes time and effort…that’s why the more fun you have doing it, the more motivated you’ll become and the faster you’ll learn. We all have fun …
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Immerse Yourself by Watching Japanese YouTubers
One of the really cool things about learning a language is that, eventually, it becomes a source of entertainment rather than a long grind of slowly memorizing kanji or working …
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Japanese Children’s Stories for Beginners
When it comes to learning Japanese, there is no doubt that reading is one of the hardest skills to master (next to writing). One look at a Japanese newspaper full …
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Make an Impression Using these Japanese Dating Phrases
Dating is already a tricky situation to navigate, but trying to find your soulmate using a language that you aren’t native in can be even tougher. If you’re thinking of …
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Cool Polish Words Every Learner Should Know
A while ago I wrote a post about some of my favourite Polish slang words. This time I am back with cool Polish words every learner should know. Since most …
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Portuguese Phrases For Travelers
No matter which country you go visit, it’s always good to practice the language beforehand. Portuguese speaking countries are no exception. There are some phrases which can come in handy …
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Japanese Listening Practice: Resources You Can Use
In July, 2015, a friend invited me over to watch the movie Densha Otoko. My first year in Japan was winding down to a close, and what a year it …
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